Moving to Macau from Jordan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Jordan to Macau? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Jordan to Macau, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese and Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Macau compared to Jordan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Macau performs significantly better than Jordan across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Jordan performs better than Macau across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Macau performs significantly better than Jordan across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Macau performs significantly better than Jordan across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Macau generally does better on family life, though Jordan leads in literacy rate.
Data: Jordan Tax Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Amman | Macao |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) |
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| Month | Amman | Macao |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) |
| Feb | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) |
| Mar | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) |
| Apr | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) |
| May | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) |
| Jun | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) |
| Jul | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) |
| Aug | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) |
| Sep | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) |
| Oct | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) |
| Dec | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) |
Data:
Jordan Meteorological Department,
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jordan and Macau. To live, work, or study long-term in Macau, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Macau's immigration authority.
Jordan passport holder visiting Macau
Visa on Arrival
Macau passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Macau?
Connectivity is usually fine (Macau: 30.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Macau offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Macau safe for expats?
Macau performs significantly better than Jordan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Macau is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Jordan.
What's the weather like in Macau compared to Jordan?
The average high temperature in Macao is 77°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Macao receives around 83.6 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.
What language do they speak in Macau?
The official languages in Macau are Chinese and Portuguese. In Jordan, the official language is Arabic.
